The short answer
Tiger Falls (Puliyaruvi): what visitors should know first
Go for an easy, low-risk dip, particularly with children, but only in the monsoon. Outside peak season there is little water and it is not worth a special trip.
Useful facts
Tiger Falls (Puliyaruvi) facts at a glance
- Location
- Between the Main Falls and Old Falls
- Experience type
- Small bathing falls
- Known for
- Safe, shallow bathing for children
- Nearby
- Sastha temple with bathing ghat
- Water
- Available mainly in peak season
Why it matters
Why Tiger Falls (Puliyaruvi) is worth your time
Tiger Falls matters mainly as a practical option. It lets families with children or older relatives enjoy the water without going into the main crowd. It also marks a stop on the road to Old Falls.
The pilgrim-bathing angle adds some local colour: the nearby Sastha shrine and ghat show how the falls double as places of ritual washing. Treat it as a short, relaxed stop rather than a highlight.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Child-friendly
The official page calls it a safe place to bathe.
- 02
Sastha shrine
A small temple and ghat stand close by.
- 03
Peak season only
Water is limited outside the main season.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Tiger Falls is a modest spot, and expectations should match. The district tourism page describes it as artificially created and mostly used by children, with water only in peak season. Distances vary: the district page says around 1 km from the Main Falls, while one traveller guide says about 2 km beyond Old Falls, so do not rely on one number.
With small children, this is the sort of place you can use for a short bath without a heavy crowd. Keep an eye on the weather, because even small falls can swell quickly. A Sastha temple and a ghat stand close by, and pilgrims often bathe before visiting.
Stop here on the way out to or back from Old Courtallam rather than making a separate trip. Allow time for the road, not for the falls.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Check the water level before you go
- Combine with Old Falls
- Bring a towel and spare clothes
- Stay alert to sudden rises in flow
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- On the road between the Main Falls and Old Falls
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Best time
- Mid-June to September, when the water is flowing
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Small, close to the road and considered one of the safer bathing places. Steps are short, though they are wet. Seating is minimal.
- Tickets and access
- Open to the public in normal flow. Water is available mainly in the peak season. People bathed here in August 2026 after the main bans were lifted.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Tiger Falls (Puliyaruvi)
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Small, close to the road and considered one of the safer bathing places. Steps are short, though they are wet. Seating is minimal.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Tiger Falls natural?
The district tourism page describes it as artificially created.
Is it safe for children?
The same page calls it a safe place to bathe, but supervise closely.
Is there water all year?
No. Water is mainly available in the peak season.
Sources and further reading
- Tenkasi district: Famous falls
- Outlook Traveller: Courtallam, Get Splashed
- NewKerala: Courtallam bathing ban lifted (2 Aug 2026)
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
